Air Fryer Mains

Discover the world of air frying with my selection of main course and side recipes perfect for your air fryer.

Main Courses And Side Dishes

As the demand for healthier and more convenient cooking methods grows, the air fryer has become a popular go-to appliance for achieving delicious meals with less oil and fuss.

My blogs will help you with insights, tips, and recipes to get the most out of your air fryer, ensuring that every main course you prepare is a success.

From succulent meats to crispy vegetables, the possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re a pro air fryer enthusiast or just beginning to explore this innovative cooking method, I will help discover and master a wide variety of main courses.

Whether you’re looking to create the perfect chicken, fish fillet, or vegetarian dish, my content is designed to help you easily achieve impressive results.

You can prepare main courses that are not only delicious but also healthier and more convenient than ever before.

NOTE: These recipes are made in my trusty Ninja Dual Zone AF400UK but can be adapted to any make and model. Be mindful that temperatures and timings may differ.

What’s Included:

Best 16 Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

Discover delicious and easy chicken dishes with my Chicken recipe collection.

Perfect for both air frying pros and beginners, these recipes bring out the best in your air fryer, turning ordinary chicken into amazing chicken

Gone are the days of dry or bland foods.

My collection is full of juicy, tender, and most importantly, tasty chicken creations.

Crispy Chicken Wings and Thighs that give you all the satisfaction of deep-frying without the grease.

Not forgetting succulent Chicken Breasts that keep in their moisture and melt in your mouth.

Get ready to transform the simplest ingredients into a feast that fits right into your busy lifestyle – quick preparation, easy cooking, and clean-up that’s a breeze.

So, whether you’re craving a perfectly cooked chicken wing or a well-seasoned chicken breast, my easy-to-follow recipes are all you need to serve up deliciousness.

Roast chicken dinner

A Quick Air Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner

Choosing The Right Chicken

How to Cook A Roast Chicken

Roast Dinner Sides

How To Make Gravy In The Air Fryer (Yes You Can!)

Air Fryer Sweet And Sour Chicken

How To Cook Sweet And Sour Chicken

Sweet And Sour Chicken With Pineapple

Sweet And Sour Variations

Storing Leftover Sweet And Sour Chicken

Air Fryer Sweet And Sour Chicken
Air fryer lemon pepper chicken legs

Air Fried Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

Choosing the Perfect Chicken Legs

How Long Do You Cook Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs?

How To Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Marinating The Chicken Legs

How To Cook Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

Achieving Crispy Perfection

Serving Suggestions

Air Fryer Honey And Garlic Chicken Wings

How To Air Fry Honey And Garlic Chicken Wings

Honey Garlic Sauce For Chicken Wings

Tips for Success

Storing, Freezing, and Reheating

Air Fryer Honey And Garlic Chicken Wings
Air fryer orange chicken

Air Fryer Zesty Orange Chicken

Marinating The Chicken

Air Frying Orange Chicken

Making The Orange Glaze

Orange Chicken Variations

Tips For Perfection

What Pairs Well With Orange Chicken?

Stuffed Chicken Breast Made In The Air Fryer

Cooking Stuffed Chicken Breast

How Do I Cut A Pocket In A Chicken Breast?

15 Stuffing Variations

Storing And Freezing Stuffed Chicken Breasts

stuffed chicken breast
Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken

Healthy Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken

How To Make Honey Sesame Chicken

Serving Suggestions

Storing Honey Sesame Chicken

How To Freeze Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey Sesame Chicken Q&A


Ninja Dual Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Can I Use Passata Instead Of Marinara Sauce?

How Do I Make Fresh Tomato Sauce?

How To Make Chicken Parmesan

Tips for Perfect Chicken Parmesan

Serving Suggestions

chicken parm
chicken legs

Can You Cook Chicken Legs In The Air Fryer?

Chicken Seasoning

How To Cook Chicken Legs

Frozen Chicken Legs

Chicken Tips

Air Fry The Best Crispy Chicken Wings

Choosing Perfect Chicken Wings

Seasoning And Marinating

How To Cook Crispy Chicken Wings

Making Wings Extra Crispy

How Do I Cook Frozen Wings?

Storing Your Chicken Wings

air fryer chicken wings
air fryer curry chicken drumsticks

Chicken Drumsticks In Air Fryer

Selecting the Best Chicken Drumsticks

Seasoning Options

Marinading Chicken Drumsticks

Chicken Drumsticks Tips

FAQs

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Boneless And Bone In)

Basics Of Chicken Marinades

Best Chicken Marinades

Chicken Seasoning

How To Make Crispy Chicken Thighs

Chicken Thighs From Frozen

chicken thighs
chicken breasts

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Perfect Every Time

Choosing The Right Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breast Marinades

Cooking Skinless Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts From Frozen

Chicken Breast Pieces

How Do You Reheat Leftover Chicken?

Best Whole Chicken In The Air Fryer – Bonus: 3 Tasty Ways

How To Choose The Right Size Chicken

Fresh or Frozen Chicken: Which is Better?

How To Air Fry A Whole Chicken

Whole Herb Chicken

Lemon and Garlic Chicken

Paprika Chicken

Air Fryer Herb Chicken
air fryer chinese chicken curry

Can I Cook A Curry In The Air Fryer?

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Madras

Chicken Korma

Chinese Chicken Curry

Easy Air Fryer Christmas Dinner

Salmon Bites with Zesty Herb Aioli

Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Feta

Turkey Weight And Air Fryer Suitability

Turkey with Cranberry Orange Glaze

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes

Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Seeds

Honey Glazed Carrots

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Mince Pie Empanadas

Rum and Raisin Bread Pudding

Christmas Feast

Air Fryer Beef Recipes

Get ready to enjoy the best flavours with less fat!

These dishes are light on calories but heavy on taste, as I use lean cuts of beef that air fry beautifully.

And what’s the secret ingredient?

A pinch (or a handful) of seasonings and spices take a simple cut of beef to a culinary masterpiece.

Craving something warm and comforting?

Whether it’s a rich spaghetti bolognese or mouthwatering meatloaf, these recipes guarantee the best flavours and include many cooking tips to ensure your meal is a success.

Not only are they quick, easy to make, and tasty, but they’re healthy too!

In this collection, you’ll find recipes that are easy to air fry, giving you more time to enjoy your meals rather than slaving away in the kitchen.

Air Fryer Roast Beef-Quick Easy And Succulent First Time

Choosing the Right Cut Of Beef

Beef Rubs

How To Air Fry Roast Beef

Beef Doneness Levels

Reheating Leftover Roast Beef

 

air fryer roast beef
air fryer spaghetti bolognese

Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese Guide For All Air Fryers

Can Mince Be Cooked In An Air Fryer?

Can You Put Sauce In An Air Fryer?

Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce For Any Basket Type Air Fryer

Ninja Foodi Bolognese Sauce

Ninja Speedi Bolognese

Can You Cook Pasta In The Air Fryer?

What To Serve With Bolognese Instead Of Pasta?

Best Air Fryer Steak And Mushroom Bites

Choosing the Right Cut of Steak For Bites

How To Air Fry Steak And Mushroom Bites

Steak Cooking Chart

Steak Internal Temperatures

8 Serving Suggestions 

Steak Bites With Garlic Butter

air fryer Steak Bites Mushrooms
beef fajitas

Air Fryer Beef Fajitas

How To Make Spicy Beef Fajitas

Homemade Fajita Spice Blend

Tips for Perfectly Cooked Beef Fajitas

How To Reheat Fajitas

Chilli In The Ninja Dual Air Fryer

Why Air Fry Chilli Con Carne?

How To Make Chilli

Serving Suggestions

Storing And Freezing Chilli Con Carne

chilli con carne
Air fryer homemade beefburgers

Can You Cook Burgers In The Air Fryer From Scratch?

The Right Minced Beef For Your Burgers

Burger Seasonings and Spices

Reheating Beef Burgers

Cooking Burgers From Frozen

How To Reheat McDonald’s or Burger King

Air Fryer Meatloaf From Scratch With Delicious Glazes

The Best Ingredients For Meatloaf

How Do I Make Meatloaf?

Serving Suggestions and Variations

Meatloaf Glazes

air fryer meatloaf
airfryer italian meatballs


Easy Air Fryer Meatballs – Fresh And Frozen

How To Cook Meatballs  

How To Air Fry Frozen Meatballs

Meatball Variations

Serving Suggestions

FAQ’s

Ninja Dual Air Fryer Spaghetti Bolognese

How To Cook Ninja Dual Air Fryer Spaghetti Bolognese

Can You Cook Pasta In Ninja Dual Air Fryer?

Bolognese Variations

Tips for Perfect Spaghetti Bolognese

Air Fryer Spaghetti Bolognese On A White Plate
air fryer steak

Extraordinary Air Fryer Steak With Temperature and Time Charts

Choosing The Right Steak

How To Air Fry Steak

Steak Cooking Chart

Steak Internal Temperature Chart

Herb And Garlic Butter

How To Store Any Leftovers

Air Fryer Beef & Broccoli Quick And Easy

Beef And Broccoli Preparation

Marinating The Beef

Cooking The Beef And Broccoli

Beef And Broccoli Sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

beef and broccoli
Cooked Air Fryer Lasagne

How To Air Fry Fresh Lasagne In The Ninja Dual

How Long To Cook Lasagne

How To Cook Lasagne

Cooking Frozen Lasagne

8 Lasagne Variations

Air Frying Ready Made Shop Bought Lasagne

Air Fryer Lamb Recipes

Lamb, when cooked right, is a great dinner choice, and air frying takes it to a whole new level.

My lamb recipes are not only healthier but also brimming with rich flavours.

Using an air fryer is a game changer.

It drastically reduces the amount of fat up to 80% less fat compared to traditional methods, making these lamb recipes a smarter choice as we all know lamb can be an extremely fatty meat.

Not only is the meat cooked with less oil, but it also avoids sitting in fat, preventing it from soaking up excess grease and overall being a healthier option.

Air frying locks in all the natural flavours and juices of the lamb while achieving a crispy exterior.

In minutes, you can have a perfectly cooked tasty meat that is so tender it almost melts in your mouth.

It also quickens the roasting process saving you precious time and effort.

Turning the lamb once is usually all that’s required, allowing you to step away from the kitchen while dinner cooks.

Whether it’s a succulent leg of lamb, luscious loin chops, or a lamb rack, your lamb recipes will surely be a hit.

roast lamb shoulder

The Ultimate Guide To Air Fryer Lamb Roast

Lamb Pieces

Boneless Lamb Shoulder

Leg Of Lamb

Roast Lamb And Potatoes

Butterflied Lamb

Lamb Loin Roast 

Lamb Chops And Steaks

Lamb Times And Temperatures Chart

Lamb Shanks / Lamb Rack

Frozen Lamb

Air Fryer Lambs Liver

How To Air Fry Lambs Liver

Liver And Onions

Liver And Bacon

How To Make Gravy In An Air Fryer

Storing and Freezing Liver

Air Fryer Liver And Bacon
Bowl Of Air Fryer Lamb Curry

How To Cook Lamb Curry In The Air Fryer

What Cut Of Lamb Is Good For Curry?

How to Make Lamb Curry

Tips And Tricks

Storing And Reheating Your Lamb Curry

4 Irresistible Air Fryer Lamb Burger Recipes

Classic Lamb Burger Recipe

Greek Lamb Burger

Tzatziki Sauce

Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burger With Harissa Mayo

How To Make Homemade Harissa Mayo

Asian Lamb Burger With Ginger And Soy

Homemade Sriracha Mayo

Air Fryer Frozen Lamb Burgers

Air Fryer Lamb Burgers

Air Fryer Pork Recipes

These pork recipes are converted to the air fryer giving a healthier, tastier alternative to traditional cooking processes and will save you time and effort in the kitchen.

The air fryer reduces cooking time by up to 30%, freeing up precious time and we’re all glad of that!

From succulent pulled pork to the delicious roast you can create a variety of meals.

Fancy a quick healthy snack why not try my super crunchy pork scratchings so much nicer than the shop-bought variety!

ninja dual air fryer roast pork

Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast With Crispy Crackling

Best Cuts Of Pork For Roasting

Pork Seasonings And Marinades

Pork Crackling

How To Cook Boneless Pork Loin Roast

Serving Suggestions And Side Dishes

Cooking different Cuts Of Pork

Quick Air Fryer Belly Pork Slices

Boiling Pork Belly Before Air Frying

How To Cook Belly Pork

Marinated Belly Pork

Serving Suggestions

Belly Pork FAQ’s

achieving crispy air fryer pork belly
Air fryer pork scratchings on a white plate

Air Fryer Crispy Pork Scratchings(Rinds)

Pork Crackling

Are Pork Scratchings Good For You?

How To Make Pork Scratchings

Tips For Success

How Long Do Pork Scratchings Last?

Air Fryer Pulled Pork So Easy And Tasty!

What Type Of Pork Do You Use For Pulled Pork?

How To Make Pulled Pork

9 Serving Suggestions

Storing Pulled Pork

Shop Bought Frozen Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork In A Bread Bun
Air Fryer Cajun Pork Medallions On A White Background

Air Fryer Cajun Pork Medallions Spicy And Juicy

Can I Use Pork Tenderloin Or Chops For This Recipe?

Cajun Pork

Tips For Perfect Cajun Pork

What Can I Serve With The Cajun Pork Medallions?

Cajun Pork Medallions Leftovers

BBQ Pork Spare Ribs In The Ninja Dual Air Fryer

Choosing The Right Spare Ribs

Preparing The Ribs For Cooking

Seasoning And Marinating 

How To Air Fry BBQ Pork Ribs

Tips For Achieving Perfectly Cooked Spare Ribs

Q and A

Air Fryer BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

Air Fryer Fish Recipes

Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to cooking fish?

Picture this: golden, crispy coatings with soft flaky interiors—all without the guilt of excessive oil.

Let me give you a rundown on why air frying should be the way you cook your fish:

You can say goodbye to greasy fish. With my fish recipes, you get that crisp minus the unnecessary grease, leaving you free to indulge without a second thought.

Fish recipes aren’t just about health; they are also totally delicious.

From moist salmon fillets to crispy breaded king prawns.

Air fryers do the heavy lifting, ensuring your fish turns out perfectly every time.

So, why not give it a go? You won’t regret it!

Easy Teriyaki Tuna in the Air Fryer

Why You’ll Love These Teriyaki Tuna Steaks

How To Cook Air Fryer Teriyaki Tuna

Air Fryer Tuna Cooking Times by Doneness

How To Cook Frozen Tuna Steaks In Air Fryer

Storing, Refrigerating, and Freezing

Air Fryer Teriyaki tuna steaks
Air Fryer Scallops On A White Plate

Gourmet Garlic Parmesan Scallops

 How Long Do You Put Scallops In The Air Fryer?

How To Air Fry Scallops

Can You Air Fry Scallops From Frozen?

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Scallops

Alternative Air Fryer Recipes For Scallops

Scallop FAQ’s

air fryer crispy prawns

Air Fryer King Prawns With Lemon Crumb

How To Cook King Prawns

Can You Cook Prawns Without Breading?

Can I Cook Frozen Prawns?

Tips for Perfect Breaded Prawns

Air Fryer Cod Moist And Delicious

Cod Recipe No Breading

Side Dishes to Serve With Cod

Lemon & Parmesan Crusted Cod

Spicy Cajun Cod

Cooking Frozen Cod

Cod In Breadcrumbs

Cooking Frozen Breaded Cod

air fryer cod
air fryer salmon fillet

Air Fryer Salmon Fillets Moist And Delicious

Why Salmon Is Good For You

Marinating Salmon For Extra Flavour

How To Cook Salmon In Air Fryer At 200C

How To Cook Frozen Salmon

Salmon Glazes

Serving Suggestions

Storing, Freezing And Reheating Salmon

Air Frying Halibut Without Breading In The Ninja Dual

How Long Does it Take To Cook Halibut?

What Temperature Do You Cook Halibut

Air Frying Halibut

Serving Suggestions

Air Frying Frozen Halibut

Best Way To Store Halibut

air fryer halibut

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Best Air Fryer Vegetable Sides

Here, I share innovative air fryer vegetable recipes that are kitchen-tested and tailor-made for busy lives.

With foolproof tips and tricks, every vegetable is sure to please.

Say goodbye to soggy, oven-baked veggies and hello to the mouth-watering air-fried goodness.

This is the ultimate guide to air frying vegetables without excess oil and without sacrificing flavour.

Versatile and exceptionally easy to use, air fryers circulate hot air to give your vegetables that lovely golden-brown finish in minutes.

Whether it’s crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts with a balsamic glaze, sweet and spicy air fryer carrots or the perfect air fryer broccoli with just the right amount of char, the options are endless.

Imagine perfectly cooked tender-crisp air fryer courgettes and bell peppers bursting with a sweet, roasted flavour.

It’s about embracing a healthier lifestyle!

Air fryer vegetables maximise nutrition by retaining more vitamins and minerals due to shorter cooking times. Plus, the minimal use of oil minimises calories, making them super healthy.

Crispy Air Fryer Ginger And Sesame Broccoli

How To Cook Ginger And Sesame Broccoli

Tips for Perfectly Cooked Broccoli

Serving Suggestions

Air Fryer Sesame And Ginger Broccoli
air fryer courgette fries

Easy Air Fryer Courgette Fries

Tips for Selecting, Cleaning, and Cutting Courgettes

How To Cook Courgette Fries

Seasonings

Serving Suggestions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Air Fryer Mushrooms 3 Ways Quick And Easily

How Long To Cook Mushrooms

How to Cook Mushrooms

Frozen Mushrooms

Garlic Mushrooms

Breaded Mushrooms From Scratch

Frozen Breaded Mushrooms

Air Fryer Mushrooms
air fryer carrots

Air Fryer Roasted Carrots

How To Cook Carrots

Cooking Frozen Carrots

Honey Carrots

Carrots With Brown Sugar

Savoury Carrots

Carrots Tips

Roast Vegetables In The Air Fryer

Asparagus

Green Beans

Roast Cauliflower

Roast Peppers

Mixed Roast Vegetable Recipe

Broccoli / Courgettes / Aubergine

Best Brussel Sprouts And Variations

How To Air Fry Frozen Vegetables

roasted vegetables

Ways To Air Fry Potatoes

If you’re on the hunt for some spud-tacular inspiration, look no further than my potato collection!

First off, let’s talk about convenience.

Tired of waiting for the oven to preheat?

Air fryers have got your back, delivering perfectly crisp results in a fraction of the time.

From golden wedges to mouthwatering baked potatoes, I’ll show you how to turn those humble potatoes into crispy, golden perfection with a dash of seasoning.

But it’s not just about speed – it’s about health too!

With minimal to no oil required, air-frying is a guilt-free way to indulge in everyone’s favourite carb.

I’ll show you how to achieve that ideal crispy texture without the excess grease.

My collection serves up various recipes to suit every palate.

Say goodbye to bland sides and hello to a world of potato possibilities.

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes With Cheese

What are Hasselback Potatoes?

How To Air Fry Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes

Tips And Tricks

Cheesy Hasselback Potato Variations

Storing And Freezing Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes

Air Fryer Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes On A Slate
ninja dual air fryer crispy jacket potatoes

Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

What Potatoes Are Best For Baked Potatoes?

How To Cook Baked Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potato

Can You Cook Frozen Baked Potatoes?

How To Air Fry Frozen Baked Potatoes

Baked Potato Toppings

Healthy Toppings For Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes Amazingly Crispy!

Best Potatoes For Roasting

Parboiling Roast Potatoes

How To Cook Roast Potatoes

Roast Potatoes From Frozen

Tips For Crispy Roast Potatoes

Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
potato wedges

Quick Air Fryer Potato Wedges Super Crispy

Choosing The Right Potatoes

How To Cook Potato Wedges

Seasoning Options

How To Serve The Potato Wedges

Sweet Potato Wedges

Crispy Chips In The Air Fryer

Do I Need To Soak The Potatoes For Chips?

Seasoning The Chips

How To Air Fry Chips

Chips Cooking Times

How To Air Fry Frozen Chips

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Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Ninja Dual Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Loaded Potato Skins From Scratch

How To Air Fry Potato Skins

Potato Skin Variations

Loaded Potatoes FAQs

Air Fryer Mexican-Inspired Chicken Wings

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Annemarie

Hi, I’m Annemarie

Having recently retired, I found myself looking for a new project to channel my energy.

That’s when the idea struck to create a dedicated UK air frying website.

Combining my passion for cooking and the desire to promote healthy eating in busy households, I began developing a collection of recipes tailored for those looking for quick and nutritious meals.

Join me on my journey and discover delicious ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle without compromising on taste.

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